Network Core and Service Delivery Manager at IpNX Nigeria Limited

ipNX Nigeria Limited is a leading provider of infrastructure-based Telecommunications and Information Technology services here in Nigeria. Leveraging more than a decade of experience, the company was formed by the divestment of the telecommunications services division of Telnet Nigeria Limited and has been in operation for many years. ipNX currently provides a range of communications and IT services to Corporate organizations within Nigeria on its IP (Internet Protocol) based communications network using both radio and satellite communications technologies. As part of its growth strategy, ipNX seeks to also extend its services to small and medium sized businesses and residential customers. In the long term, ipNX has determined that it needs also to have a strategic presence in the wire line market to ensure that we will be able to provide future services, which require high bandwidth in the last mile.

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a network core and service delivery manager to join our Lagos Team. The Job holder will strategically & architecturally, articulate a compelling long-term technical vision, develop and execute realistic implementation plans, effectively support business operations, and manage the Corporate Division’s Engineering team. Responsible for technical program management, manufacturing process engineering, sustaining technical management, and advanced manufacturing engineering functions which supports IPNX’s products. To build distinctive capabilities in the core technical functions and provide requisite expertise in these three areas in furtherance of the overall Division’s aspirations and strategic objectives. Please Apply ONLY via https://forms.gle/4goU81L33eC4bNDx6

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the 24x7 operation and availability of the Customer facing Network infrastructure
• Manages the Division’s Network operations services team; setting goals, prioritizing projects, communicating with stakeholders and oversees budgets
• Defines the overall mission of the network service delivery team
• Direct operational support for network operations and technical assistance centre
• Develop IT strategies and vision and articulates them to team members and other stakeholders
• Works with IT leadership, top Management and business leaders and decision-makers to define and implement a strategic plan for the portfolio of all IT infrastructure, integration tools and technologies
• Ensure revenue assurance – Effective and timely response to customer service feasibility assessment and reporting, timely delivery and sign off of completed jobs.
• Effective management of service implementation and field support stock for the division for zero stock out.
• Annual and Ad hoc budgeting and operating plan.
• Enable a highly scalable, fault-tolerant platform for Corporate clients
• Establish a global infrastructure operations and related best practices to ensure optimal performance and achievement of customer SLA's
• Maintain knowledge of infrastructure/architecture standards and practices
• Support the delivery of infrastructure projects for the Division and provides consultation on the impact to business and portfolios
• Ensure Division’s alignment to infrastructure/architectural standards and strategy
• Bring an infrastructure and integration perspective to all IT initiatives and ensures that all program and project activities adhere to IT architectural standards and practices.
• Project Support and Strategic Infrastructure Management
• Operational Excellence and Operational Efficiency

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Master’s degree in engineering, MBA or its equivalent preferred, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library and (PMP) Project Management Professional certification desirable
• At least fifteen (15) years of demonstrable experience in the network and infrastructure operations space
• 10years of experience as a technical operations manager or lead
• Demonstrated experience to facilitate small group and executive level discussions on architectural direction
• Solid experience with technical projects from inception to on time delivery in an Agile environment
• Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale and highly available systems
• Knowledge of and experience with network technologies and ecosystems
• Experience in delivering multiple concurrent projects with aggressive schedules
• Experience leading training, process mapping, and documentation, Network Optimization skill
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Application Virtualization such as Oracle, Citrix etc.
• Team Leadership that can inspire, motivate and guide team members by fostering commitment, team spirit and trust
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated skill and passion for operational excellence by using automation and process improvements
• Detail Orientation and conflict resolution skills, Strategic technology acumen
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete, conflicting information and uncertain long-term consequences.
• Ability to Identify and act upon opportunities for continuous improvement
• Able to devise unusual or radically different approaches to deliver value-added solutions
• Advanced technical knowledge of technology infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of end-to-end hardware development process and life-cycle

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